Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Third Wolfgang Session set to sizzle in the final act of the Season: The NAC Orchestra and Mercury Lounge present Music with a Wild Side

July 6, 2015 (Ottawa ON)-- The temperature is sure to rise, on Saturday July 11 at 10:00 p.m.,
when members of the NAC Orchestra heat things up in a performance of
sultry, electrifying music by acclaimed female composers from the UK,
Canada and New York’s indie classical scene for an unforgettable evening
at Mercury Lounge in the Byward Market.

The third and final WolfGANG Session of the season is co-presented by the Mercury Lounge, in partnership with the Arboretum Festival,
and will combine a mix of contemporary and indie classical music with
lively collaborations between NAC Orchestra musicians, video projection
artists and DJs. Together, this sizzling combination will push
classical music out of its comfort zone energizing Ottawa’s music scene.

The
repertoire will include an enticing array of works by Missy Mazzoli,
Sarah Kirkland Snider, Tansy Davies, Marie-Pierre Brasset and Jocelyn
Morlock. The mood of the evening is casual and attendees are encouraged
to share the experience on social media by using the hashtag
#WolfGANGSessions.

As Clarissa Klopoushak explains, the WolfGANG Sessions are a fun way
for people to enjoy an evening of exceptional music without the
traditional formalities surrounding an orchestral performance.

“This
is not like Mozart who is fantastic. This is not like Brahms who is
amazing. It’s nothing like that. It’s less than an hour of music. It’s
not a commitment of time that you have to really concentrate. Enjoy your
drink, listen, and let the music wash over you. There’s no particular
advice, or guideline, or rule. Or anything like that. I think if you
like music, then this is a great concert to come to,” says NACO
violinist Clarissa Klopoushak.